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I am 70 years old, I've had a heart attack and a stroke in the past 2 years. I also have a leaky valve. I do not smoke. I need to loose 50 pounds and need help on what to eat and how much to excercise.

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9 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Diet HelpI am 70 years old, I've had a heart attack and a stroke in the past 2 years. I also have a leaky valve. I do not smoke. I need to loose 50 pounds and need help on what to eat and how much to excercise.

Even though that's different for everybody, welcome aboard! We have some folks here in your age who can give great tips. The main things to remember when starting out is, pay attention to what you eat, and try to move more. Gentle exercise as first. Do your best to limit processed foods. Take small steps, things you know you can stick with. Celebrate each success. And keep coming back here because you will get awesome advice from the great people in this community... I know I have! Welcome aboard!

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Report This| Share this:Diet HelpEven though that's different for everybody, welcome aboard! We have some folks here in your age who can give great tips. The main things to remember when starting out is, pay attention to what you eat, and try to move more. Gentle exercise as first. Do your best to limit processed foods. Take small steps, things you know you can stick with. Celebrate each success. And keep coming back here because you will get awesome advice from the great people in this community... I know I have! Welcome aboard!

Hi Jan welcome aboardsince you have had a few health problems has your doctor suggested any special plan for you like the Dash diet ? personally I am doing what I call a nutrition quest. I avoid processed foods and eat mostly fruits and vegies some nuts in moderation and lean meats I use fat free dairy and get my fats from nuts and avocados also try to eat 100% whole grains. I am also in my 70s 71 to be exactHugs Judy:)

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Report This| Share this:Diet Help Hi Jan welcome aboardsince you have had a few health problems has your doctor suggested any special plan for you like the Dash diet ? personally I am doing what I call a nutrition quest. I avoid processed foods and eat mostly fruits and vegies some nuts in moderation and lean meats I use fat free dairy and get my fats from nuts and avocados also try to eat 100% whole grains. I am also in my 70s 71 to be exactHugs Judy:)

Hi Jan, Welcome!Like everyone else, I suggest speaking with your dr about what type of exercises you can do without causing troubles with your heart. My guess is that walking is going to be high on his/her list of "good exercises". It's good that you want to change your diet, but diet and exercise go hand in hand. It wouldn't be impossible to lose weight just by changing your diet, but it would be easier and more beneficial to your health and your heart if you combine it with daily exercise.The best advise for how and what to eat for heart disease comes from The American Heart Association and The American Diabetes Association. The heart assoc , for obvious reasons and the diabetes assoc for further menus that further decrease your intake of sugars and less than healthy carbs. http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/

You have probably already been told by your dr to reduce sodium intake, eat no or less fried foods and to eat more raw fresh fruits and veggies and lean meats. Start by reading the labels of everything canned, bottled, or boxed that you tend to eat. Where possible, find lower fat, lower sodium and lower sugar items to substitute them with. If there are no other options that are healthier for that product, try to make your own from scratch using whole grain pastas , or rices and more nutrient dense subs like sweet potatoes instead of white, sodium free seasonings like mrs dash for anything with salt, stevia/agave/honey for corn syrup or reg sugar.... etc. Make your portions smaller and drink LOTS of water. Suggested amount of water intake per day is 1/2 gallon at least. Start a food and fitness planner , log your daily foods and exercise and you will see where you need to really make changes in your lifestyle to accomplish what you need to to be healthier.huggskim

Kim SW 252 CW 180.3 GW 135

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Report This| Share this:Diet HelpHi Jan, Welcome!Like everyone else, I suggest speaking with your dr about what type of exercises you can do without causing troubles with your heart. My guess is that walking is going to be high on his/her list of "good exercises". It's good that you want to change your diet, but diet and exercise go hand in hand. It wouldn't be impossible to lose weight just by changing your diet, but it would be easier and more beneficial to your health and your heart if you combine it with daily exercise.The best advise for how and what to eat for heart disease comes from The American Heart Association and The American Diabetes Association. The heart assoc , for obvious reasons and the diabetes assoc for further menus that further decrease your intake of sugars and less than healthy carbs. http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/

You have probably already been told by your dr to reduce sodium intake, eat no or less fried foods and to eat more raw fresh fruits and veggies and lean meats. Start by reading the labels of everything canned, bottled, or boxed that you tend to eat. Where possible, find lower fat, lower sodium and lower sugar items to substitute them with. If there are no other options that are healthier for that product, try to make your own from scratch using whole grain pastas , or rices and more nutrient dense subs like sweet potatoes instead of white, sodium free seasonings like mrs dash for anything with salt, stevia/agave/honey for corn syrup or reg sugar.... etc. Make your portions smaller and drink LOTS of water. Suggested amount of water intake per day is 1/2 gallon at least. Start a food and fitness planner , log your daily foods and exercise and you will see where you need to really make changes in your lifestyle to accomplish what you need to to be healthier.huggskim

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LOL Judy.... goggly gook sounds like something I'd come up with.... like what I call that sticky rubber cement stuff you can rub from some packaging which I call "box boogers" huggsk

Kim SW 252 CW 180.3 GW 135

If hunger is not the problem, then eating is not the solution.---author anonymous

If you are going through Hell,keep going.-- Winston Churchill

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Report This| Share this:Diet HelpLOL Judy.... goggly gook sounds like something I'd come up with.... like what I call that sticky rubber cement stuff you can rub from some packaging which I call "box boogers" huggsk

Thanks Jimmy, but we don't suggest diet pills here. Specifically if a person has had heart problems because of the inherant risks to a person's health.We tend to adhere to "healthy, nutritious" options that may take longer to lose weight, but will help get and keep our bodies stronger and healthier, longer.kim

Kim SW 252 CW 180.3 GW 135

If hunger is not the problem, then eating is not the solution.---author anonymous

If you are going through Hell,keep going.-- Winston Churchill

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Report This| Share this:Diet HelpThanks Jimmy, but we don't suggest diet pills here. Specifically if a person has had heart problems because of the inherant risks to a person's health.We tend to adhere to "healthy, nutritious" options that may take longer to lose weight, but will help get and keep our bodies stronger and healthier, longer.kim

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